The ethical dilemma of fully autonomous weapons and the military-industrial complex
In short: This lecture by Professor Yorick Wilks examines the rise of AI-driven weaponry. It explores the moral tension between state protection and corporate responsibility, while investigating the psychological impact on those developing these technologies.
Professor Yorick Wilks explores the arguments surrounding fully autonomous weapons—systems driven by artificial intelligence. The discussion moves beyond simple mechanics to address the ethical role of the state in safeguarding its citizens versus the influence of corporations within large-scale military-industrial complexes. Wilks also touches upon a specific form of psychopathology emerging among certain weapons producers.
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